Who should compose the new Star Wars soundtracks?

John Williams has shown interest in composing music for the new Star Wars sequels, but nothing is confirmed yet - and there are plenty who would love the chance. Is Williams the best man for the job, or are there any other film composers who might be up to it? Here are our top picks for the job...

Thomas Newman

Sam Mendes' composer of choice and serial Oscar nominee, Thomas Newman might not have much sci-fi on his CV, but there's one film soundtrack that really stands out. Disney Pixar's WALL-E was a triumph for Newman - it was nominated for two Oscars (score and song) - and proved that he had experience doing intelligent science fiction with a human angle. Plus, he's obviously in Disney's good books, so…